Bella Taylor has a strong connection with the land. She has been
brought up on a dairy farm in the Kaimai Ranges and identifies
strongly with her family mantra; "If you look after the land, the
land will look after you".

With that in mind she hopes to study towards a Bachelor of
Agricultural Science, with the hope of one day being able to
encourage New Zealanders to be motivated by an understanding and
respect for the land.

Bella has had significant academic success at school while
holding positions of leadership including student ambassador and
councillor. Outside of school she is involved with the Tauranga
Western Riding Club.